http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab28 ... dd3380.jpgWhen i first put the beaver on the board i put one nail at nose end and one at tail end. Then i pull the center out towards the ring and put a nail in then do the other side After that i put nails by the leg area and pull out to line. You now have 8 nails to begin. By doing this you can tell if you are going to be to tight or to loose.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab28 ... 5f4f6e.jpgNow we do the head first. Better to head first because the shoulder area can get a bit tight if you do the bottom end first. Put a nail in each lip and pull tight and nail, you will be well over the ring size you are using. Now you can see that the head is puffed up with loose hide.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab28 ... fda8bc.jpgthere you have it a finished beaver. My nail spacing is about 3/4 to inch maybe just over. Keep your nails spacing close to the same and you will have a more nicer shape to the beaver instead of a scallop look. Any questions just send me a pm.